Nissan 240SX S13 (KA24DE)
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240SX S13 (KA24DE)

1989-1994RWD
155 hp
0-100 in 8.0s
๐Ÿ“– Buyer's Guide

About the Nissan 240SX S13 (KA24DE)

The KA24DE-powered 240SX is the American-market S13, and it is a more interesting car than the internet's obsession with SR20 swaps suggests. The 2.4-litre twin-cam four makes 155 hp and, crucially, far more torque than the SR20DET at low revs โ€” which is why grassroots drifters who leave them alone often learn faster in a stock car.

HOW DOES IT SCORE?

Reliability85/100
Economy68/100
Insurance Cost42/100
Import Price58/100
Maintenance45/100
Practicality65/100
Parts Availability80/100

Maintenance & Reliability

Wrenching Headache Rating
3/10 ยท Turn-Key Friendly

Bulletproof KA24DE; rust on rear arches and floor pans is now the biggest enemy.

Technical Specs

Engine

2.4L KA24DE I4

Drivetrain

RWD

Horsepower

155 hp

Torque

217 Nm

Weight

1230 kg

0-100 km/t

8.0s

Production Years

1989-1994

Investment Grade

C+

MARKET ANALYSIS ๐Ÿ“ˆ

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ USD

$23,217

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡บ โ‚ฌ21,300

๐Ÿ“… Last 12 monthsโ–ฒ +12%
๐Ÿ“† Last 5 yearsโ–ฒ +20%

Price history

$19,348
2021
$19,693
2022
$20,038
2023
$20,384
2024
$20,729
2025
$23,217
2026
C+

Investment Grade ยท Sensible

The Nissan 240SX S13 (KA24DE) (1989-1994) is a sensible buy rather than a speculative one: bulletproof reliability (85/10) that owners routinely daily-drive, low running costs (45/10 maintenance), and parts remain widely available (80/10) make the RWD package easy to live with. Values are up a healthy +12.0% year-on-year, and a rarity score of 34/100 means there is usually plenty of choice on the market, so patience usually beats urgency here. The upside is modest, but the cost of ownership is predictable and the driving experience is the real return.

Price estimates are based on market research and recent sales data. Values fluctuate based on condition, mileage, and market demand. Not financial advice.

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